Federation CJA pulled and subsequently apologized for what was intended to be a humorous article it sponsored on a popular information website after some young Jewish adults found it offensive.
“10 Realities of Having a Jewish Best Friend in Montreal” appeared on MTLBlog, a commercial site aimed mainly at young people, roughly from Sept. 1 to 4.
The post had the byline Synden Hope-Johnston, and it was about the supposed benefits of having a Jewish best friend.
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